Let brotherly love remain.

Do not forget hospitality, for through this some have unwittingly entertained angels.

Hope in the Lord, and do good; and dwell on the land, and you shall be fed with the wealth of it.

for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in;

"Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?

Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?'

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping to receive nothing back; and your reward shall be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.

Therefore be compassionate, just as your Father also is compassionate.

Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which being translated is called Dorcas. This [woman] was full of good works and charitable giving which she was doing.

Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all those who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those who are of the household of faith.

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue that which is good, both for one another and for all.

But as for you, brothers, do not lose heart [in] doing good.

Beloved, do not imitate the evil, but the good. He who does good is of God; he who does evil has not seen God.

So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, "Still one thing you lack: sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."

sharing in the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

Because the ministry of this service not only is supplying the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,

while through the approved character of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and [for the] generosity of your sharing toward them and toward all,

Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working that which is good with his hands, in order that he may have something to share with him who has need.

Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my affliction.

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing,

that the sharing of your faith may become effective in full knowledge of every good thing which is in us in Christ Jesus.

For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

Then shall You be pleased with a sacrifice of righteousness, offering, and whole burnt sacrifices; then shall they offer calves upon Your altar.

Will the Lord accept thousands of rams, or ten thousands of fat goats? Should I give my first born for ungodliness, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

Has it not been told you, O man, what is good? Or what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, and love mercy, and be ready to walk with the Lord your God?

And I have all things and abound. I have been made full, having received from Epaphroditus the things [sent] from you, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.